Communications Director (Technology)

Toronto, Canada

Contract

Company Description

Describe your company here. The boilerplate to company is like the soul to human. It is the idea that brings the people together; company. How many ways is there to talk about it? What I am saying is that if you have a boilerplate already written, copy and paste it here. If you don’t have a boilerplate, take a moment to summarize your company. The boilerplate is One paragraph of what brings people together. To describe what is my company, consider your facts (what has my company accomplished?) relative to positioning of market, potential market, employee and potential employee.

Job Description

MUST HAVE experience as a Communications Director in a Technology based company to qualify for this position.

The Senior Public Relations & Communications Manager will be responsible for the development and management of the public relations strategy, plan and day-to-day activities to aggressively promote the company brand across vertical sectors and geographies around the globe.

As a key member of the marketing team, the successful candidate will use formal, informal and social media channels to convey the company story and work to promote the brand, drive rapid awareness as well as demand generation through a variety of mediums targeted to select audiences as required around the globe.

Main Duties:Develop and manage company's Public Relations strategy and associated plan as well as ensure the successful delivery of the plan to achieve stated business objectivesCreate Social media plan and framework and enable members of the broader corporate team to carry out their responsibilities in a proactive and connected mannerSupport the development of corporate level messaging for public facing engagements including presentations, seminars, webinars, and otherInvestigate and make recommendations on new communication vehicles for conveying brand messaging and awareness buildingDeliver tactical execution on all PR aspects of the business including the creation and management of news releases, case studies, success stories, client testimonials, presentations and other related itemsProactively engage, develop business relationships with, and secure opportunities in industry related and international media for editorials, features, and other coverage as appropriateDeliver effective written communication with key media on press releases and related materials ; prepare and manage media engagements for management teamResearch and prepare materials for management team regarding key developments in the marketActively participate in the planning and execution of all branding and marketing initiativesManage external relationships with vendors as requiredTrack all media coverage as well as media production, approvals, placements, and billingsCreate, manage and regularly report on metrics to measure all aspects of program effectiveness for Public RelationsDevelop and manage annual budget for Public RelationsOther duties as assigned by the VP, Marketing

Work Experience and Qualifications:Required Professional SkillsMinimum of 7-10 years' experience working in a public relations/communications groupAbility to create positive external relationships with a multitude of individuals/entities as well as with multiple levels internally with cross-functional stakeholders.

Additional Information

Here, write anything about the job that is not included in company, job description, and qualifications, such as travel requirements. And ensure your potential co-worker, "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".